Barium Oxide (Baryta)
Barium oxide (BaO), also known as baryta, is a white to yellowish powder used in ceramics, glass, and as a dehydrating agent. It is classified under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as an oxide of barium.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If barium carbonate
Barium carbonates are specifically in 2816.40.50, separate from oxides.
If natural barium sulfate (barytes)
Natural mineral forms like barytes are in Chapter 25, not chemically defined oxides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit XRF analysis confirming BaO composition to validate oxide classification
• Distinguish from barium carbonate (2816.40.50) via CO2 solubility test
• Package to prevent moisture absorption, which could form hydroxide in transit
Related Products under HTS 2816.40.20.00
Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate
Barium hydroxide octahydrate (Ba(OH)2·8H2O) is a white crystalline powder used in chemical manufacturing for producing other barium salts and in depilatory agents. It falls under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as it is the hydrated hydroxide of barium, explicitly covered in the heading for oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides of barium.
Barium Hydroxide Monohydrate
Barium hydroxide monohydrate (Ba(OH)2·H2O) is a granular form used in organic synthesis and sugar refining processes. Classified under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as a chemically defined hydroxide of barium.
Barium Peroxide Powder
Barium peroxide (BaO2) is a grayish-white powder used as a bleach and oxidizing agent in pyrotechnics and glass manufacturing. It is classified in HTS 2816.40.20.00 as a peroxide of barium per the heading description.
Anhydrous Barium Hydroxide
Anhydrous barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)2) is a reactive white powder employed in laboratory settings and barium salt production. Falls under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as the pure hydroxide form of barium.
High Purity Barium Hydroxide
High purity barium hydroxide (>99.9% Ba(OH)2) is used in electronics for dopant preparation and analytical chemistry. HTS 2816.40.20.00 covers this chemically defined barium hydroxide.
Technical Grade Barium Peroxide
Technical grade barium peroxide (85-90% BaO2) serves as an oxygen source in welding and bleaching applications. Classified in HTS 2816.40.20.00 as barium peroxide.